Big Red - 1.6 Miata Build

[JR BigRed]

Well I have planned on making this thread for nearly two years now... so here it finally is!!! To start off i bought the car in May of 2010. An all stock 1.6 with 137,000 miles. Here it is in all its stock beauty!(Some larger images may take a few hours to re-size accordingly, photobucket is weird)
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/May252010.jpg
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For my birthday in June of 2010 I replaced the faded green icky floor mats, added some billet vent rings, and got a replacement shift boot from "RSpeed on the south 120 loop in Marietta":lol:
In July/August I also bought a Garage Vary front lip, oem rear mudgaurds, and did a homedepot diy rear lip
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/101_0107.jpg
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Around October/November I installed some raceland coilovers which ride decently for most of my driving(mainly to/from work/school) but we wont dabble into those too deeply...Soon after in December after months of debate I ordered/received my TRM C1M wheels in 15x7 +30 I researched wheels to the point that my head almost exploded.. I read about rotating masses, scrub radius', offsets, fender rolling, and all that fun stuff, leading to my decision on a 13.1lb wheel that is hub-centric with a proper offset that didnt required smashing fenders.
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_1929.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_1932.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_1930.jpg
In the spring time of 2011 I installed my 2nd Gen Miata Hard Dog Hard Core Double Diagonal(HDHCDDM2). I chose the Double diagonal for maximum safety(and gosh darn it looks cool!!) and the M2 so that in the future I could purchase a glass window top.
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/215428_10150554058600608_805595607_18133879_699454 5_n.jpg
And most recently in December of 2011 I installed a 2.25 custom catback with an 18 inch Vibrant resonator and an Oval Vibrant Muffler
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/DSC01383.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/DSC01386.jpg
As time goes on I will update accordingly! I hope you guys enjoyed the build so far!

[fastnfurious7]

Nice stuff! Good stock ride with some very tasteful upgrades. Car looks really good.

[nickt93]

So far so good! The TRM wheels really set the car off nicely.

[JR BigRed]

Thanks guys, I was really split in two deciding on 6ULs or C1Ms but am pretty happy with the route I went. I'll get some interior shots at some point too this week perhaps. Next inline is probably replacing the drivers seat due to wear n' tear and trimming the foam down a bit for safer roll bar clearance/legroom under the steering wheel.

[Bob_Bobber0]

Really digging that exhaust. Looks clean! Great car. Any plans for under the hood?

[JR BigRed]

I will probably be staying naturally aspirated which is why I opted for 2.25 rather than 2.5 exhaust, but I would absolutely love some Individual Throttle Bodies... I was passed by an s2000 last night with itbs and drooled. But it will be quite some time from now, I need to familiarize myself with megasquirt and other ecu's before I get ahead of myself. But also need to do a little checkup at rspeed with an idle/throttle problem which I will have diagnosed next week.

[miatasaint]

Nice!

[atank]

Looks good!!!!!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Great job - you're taking that car in the perfect direction!

[oldgrayfrog]

Great mods so far. Car looks great!

[JR BigRed]

UPDATE TIME!!!!! First some interior shots...

IL Motorsports pedals I got for Christmas of 2010
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_164621.jpg

And just random interior shot as is now.
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_164646.jpg

OEM steering wheel soon to be replaced by this!! **Almost forgot! Shout out to Brendan(Miatasaint) for the wheel!!
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_190641.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_190650.jpg

Also I met Bryan(Wildfire) today and purchased his Jackson racing sway bars and went to work as soon as I got home!

Out with the old...
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_154854.jpg

Cleaned some road grim off looking almost like new!
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_134705.jpg

The rear install was extremely short and simple
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_143258.jpg

Fronts were just as easy but the splash guard prolonged the install
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_154922.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/jpr622/Miata/IMG_20120227_162719.jpg

Sometime this week I should be getting my momo hub in so I can install the wheel as well, but I will also need to pick out and order a horn before I begin to work on that.

Cool well hope you guys like where this is going! More to come.

[fastnfurious7]

Still very nice for sure. Let us know how you like the improved the ride with the new sways.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

The sways should feel pretty nice on there, the wheel will transform you're driving experience though. It's amazing how different it makes a car feel mainly as it's one of the few things you actually do physically feel at all times.

[miatasaint]

Thanks for the shoutout!

Next, buy my vlsd! Ill give you a beer! Lol

[wildfire0310]

Glad to hear the bars went on easy, and hope you are enjoying the new ride. They make a noticeable difference.



Thanks for the shoutout!

Next, buy my vlsd! Ill give you a beer! Lol

Meh, forget the vlsd. He needs to just buy the whole 1.8 torsen swap I have instead. :D

[JR BigRed]

Yeah I went for a fun run down the same roads I drove on the day before, the difference is definitely noticeable. The car is not completely flat, but much flatter than oem under quicker cornering and once the car settles in the turn the control/feel improves noticeably.

[JR BigRed]

Just installed my mazdaspeed wheel! Purchased the Daikei plug n' play from rspeed as well as a momo horn. Turn signal cancel still works, horn works, and no more air bag buzzer driving me crazy! Will take some pics in the daylight. STOKED!!! Looks awesome, Thanks again to Brendan for the wheel!!